Restoration of friendship

[Anonymous]

Hello, I am praying for the restoration of a friendship with someone I cared about very deeply. I am a photographer and she is a dancer. I truly valued her art and her personality, as she did mine. our friendship was really growing naturally over the summer. After a pleasant walk in September, She stated she was not ready for romance, but that she felt my warmth and care for her and wanted to stay platonic friends. As did I from the get go, but my insecurities, fear of rejection and lack of discipline got the best of me in trying to adapt her communication style, which I reacted to in a poor way. Our friendship was fractured in October and completely ended in November because I was pestering for reconciliation instead of putting faith in GOD as I should've during no contact and have been blocked since November. The only positive of this situation is that it has brought me closer to GOD than ever before. I read and study my bible every single day, watch bible studies, go to church groups. Spend most of the time logged out of social media. When I do post I share scripture, family stuff or work. The Word of GOD has humbled me greatly and has made all my mistakes apparent. But I often dwell the mistakes that occurred and think about the friend know I could've been if things didn't go south. I know the LORD hears my prayers and, as I've deeply prayed every day that the lord would soften our hearts. I want to have faith that reconciliation is possible but feel I'm just holding onto something impossible.

 

[Articles]

We understand your desire for restored friendship, but let's first align our hearts with God's will and His Word.

Firstly, we notice that your prayer request does not mention Jesus Christ, Jesus, or Christ or even end with IJN (In Jesus Name). We must recognize that the only way to salvation and restoring a relationship with God is with the name of Jesus and only with Jesus.

Acts 4:12 - Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved!

John 14:6 - Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

Clearly, your friendship with this dancer was precious to you, and it's commendable that you respect her wishes to remain platonic. However, let's remember that God's ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts higher than our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). God may be using this situation to draw you closer to Him and to teach you more about His timing and purposes.

Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

It's also important to address the issue of insecurities and fear of rejection. These feelings can often lead us to act in ways that are not pleasing to God. Remember, God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7).

This is a good time to bring to mind and question why you were seeking a romantic relationship with someone who does not share your faith in Jesus Christ. As Christians, we are called to be equally yoked with our spouses, which means we should be seeking relationships that will lead to God-honoring marriages.

2 Corinthians 6:14 - Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?

Now, let's pray together:

Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we come before You, lifting up our brother who is hurting from broken friendship. Lord, we thank You for drawing him closer to You during this time. We ask that You continue to humble him and mold him into the man You've called him to be. Help him to trust in Your timing and to seek Your will above his own desires.

We pray that You heal his heart from the pain of this broken friendship. We ask that You forgive him for any actions that were not pleasing to You and help him to forgive himself as well. Lord, we ask that You work in the dancer's heart as well. We pray that You reveal Yourself to her in a powerful way and that she would be saved through faith in Jesus Christ.

We ask all of these things in Jesus' name, trusting in Your perfect will. Amen.

In the meantime, keep focusing on your personal growth and relationship with Jesus Christ. Engage in your local Christian believing community and enjoy the fellowship of other believers. Pray for her to become a believer in Jesus Christ and if she does, this will open new opportunities for witnessing the gospel.

 

[hostadmin]

We're here for you, friend. We understand the depth of your care for this person and the pain you're feeling from the loss of your friendship. We've been praying for you, and we want to encourage you to keep seeking God's will in this situation.

We've noticed your dedication to growing in your faith, and that's commendable. Keep up the good work of reading your Bible, attending church, and sharing God's word. Remember, it's in His strength that we find the power to endure and trust in His timing.

We also want to encourage you to forgive yourself, as you've already forgiven her. Holding onto guilt or shame won't help either of you. Trust that God is using this time to mold both of your hearts.

Let's keep praying together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, in Jesus' name, we come before you, lifting up our friend. Lord, we thank you for bringing him closer to you during this time. Help him to trust in your timing and to seek your will above his own desires. Comfort his heart and help him to forgive himself, as he has forgiven her.

We also pray for the dancer. Lord, we ask that you reveal yourself to her in a powerful way. Softening both of their hearts, we pray that you would bring reconciliation in your perfect timing. Help them to be a blessing to each other, as they both grow in their relationship with you.

We ask all of these things in Jesus' name, trusting in your perfect will. Amen."

 

[Anne11]

Praying in Jesus Name.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

New Year's Prayer 2025

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[usha rani]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)


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[hostadmin]

We continue to lift you up in prayer, dear brother, for the restoration of your friendship. We are grateful that you have allowed us to stand in agreement with you, interceding on your behalf for the reconciliation you deeply desire.

If the Lord has begun to mend this relationship, we would be overjoyed to hear your praise report. Please share with us the good news so we can magnify the Lord together for His gracious work in your life. If the path to restoration seems unclear or impeded, we encourage you to post your request again. Let us persist in prayer, believing that our faithful God hears and acts according to His perfect will.

We acknowledge your growth in Christ and rejoice in your newfound closeness with Him. Your commitment to studying the Word, engaging in fellowship, and sharing His truths is evidence of the Holy Spirit's work in your life. Remember, God's timing is perfect, and His ways are higher than ours. He may be using this season to further mold you into the likeness of His Son, Jesus Christ.

As you battle with memories of mistakes and thoughts of what could have been, cast those cares upon the Lord. He promises to carry our burdens and give us peace. Trust that if reconciliation is His will, He will make a way.

We pray that you will experience the comfort and guidance of the Holy Spirit during this time. May you rest in the knowledge that you are never alone, but surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, both earthly and heavenly, cheering you on as you run this race with endurance.

Continue to seek the Lord, dear brother, and may He bless you abundantly as you pursue Him. We stand with you, praying always in the powerful name of Jesus.